La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-7705

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-7705 - Licensure Requirements

A. All NSA providers shall be licensed by the LDH. It shall be unlawful to operate as an NSA without possessing a current, valid license issued by the department. The LDH is the only licensing authority for NSAs in Louisiana.

B. An NSA license shall:

1. be issued only to the entity, person, or persons named in the license application;

2. be obtained for each location from which an NSA is operated unless the NSA is owned and managed by the same entity, person, or persons;

3. be valid for two years from the date of issuance, unless revoked prior to that date, or unless a provisional license is issued;

4. expire on the last day of the twenty-fourth month after the date of issuance, unless timely renewed by the NSA;

5. not be subject to sale, assignment, donation, or other transfer, whether voluntary or involuntary; and

6. be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises at all times.

C. In order for the NSA to be considered operational and retain licensed status, the NSA shall be open for business operations on designated days and hours as stated on the licensing application.

1. The business location shall not be located in an occupied personal residence.

2. The business location shall have at least one employee or contracted staff, on duty at the business location or available by telecommunication during the days and hours of operation as stated on the licensing application.

3. The NSA shall have at least one published business telephone number.

D. The licensed NSA shall abide by and adhere to any federal or state law, Rule, policy, procedure, manual, or memorandum pertaining to NSAs.

E. A separately licensed NSA shall not use a name which is substantially the same as the name of another NSA licensed by the department. A NSA provider shall not use a name which is likely to mislead an individual or individuals receiving services into believing it is owned, endorsed, or operated by the state.

F. The NSA shall maintain general and professional liability insurance, and worker's compensation insurance in effect at the time of initial license application and license renewal, and maintained and in effect throughout the term of the license.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-7705

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 491730 (10/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254.